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Video of a V-12 R/C Engine

V-12 R/C model engine - Airplanes and Rockets How cool would a V-12 R/C model engine be? It would be perfect in the nose a P-51 Mustang. Here is a video of one built by German modelers Mr. Drendel and Mr. Weitzel. Here are the specifications from the their website:

Stroke:	20 mm
Bore:	25mm
Capacity:	118 cc
Compression:	10:1
Cylinders:	12
Crankshaft:	built ball bearings 8x
Control:	4T, 2 Nockenw., 24 valves
Cooling:	Water cooling
Fuel type:	Methanol
Ignition:	Glow
Lubrication:	Mixture
Weight:	6900g
Width:	130 mm (without exhaust pipe)
Height:	approx.145 mm
Length:	300mm (incl. hub)
Power:	Propeller 28x8?? Rpm

Here a link to the builder's website: www.wawu.eu

Posted December 20, 2010

Model Aviation Magazine, AMA - Airplanes and Rockets



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